Wukro Cherqos

Directly at the edge of the small town of Wukro (47 Kms from Mekelle), on a knoll of red rock, is the rock- cut church of Wukro Cherqos.The church is supposed to have been constructed in the 4 C by the two kings Abreha and Atsbeha. It is one of the first of the rock churches of Tigray. The upper part of the wall and the ceilings were painted, even though, most the painting has been faded, but still a good impression of the decoration can be gained. A number of scenes can be distinguished: cherubim and angles, the Abune Samuel, the Nine Saints, St. Qirqos.

Ethiopia has a strong claim to being the oldest country in the world. Written and pictorial records reveal aspect. Archaeology and paleontology bring the country’s history back millions of years. Ever since the American paleontologist Donald Johnson discovered the skeleton of old hominid female on 30 November 1974 ...